Farmstead’s Updated Grocery OS Solution Now Includes Everything a Grocer Needs to Start Their Own Two-Hour, Dark-Store Delivery Operation in Two Weeks

November 8, 2021 Farmstead

Tech startup Farmstead announced that it has partnered with national real estate companies and multiple national last-mile delivery services to create the first end-to-end same-day e-commerce operations solution for grocers.

NGA President and CEO Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee on Supply Chain Challenges

November 8, 2021 National Grocers Association

National Grocers Association (NGA) President and CEO Greg Ferrara testified yesterday in front of the full House Agriculture Committee on how supply chain challenges, including the labor shortage and anti-competitive tactics by power buyers in the grocery marketplace, are impacting independent grocers and the communities they serve.

Idaho Potato Commission Appoints New Commissioner, Mark Duncanson

November 8, 2021 Idaho Potato Commissio

During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) November meeting, Mark Duncanson, the Director of Raw Material procurement at Basic American Foods, was sworn in to represent the processor sector of the industry. Brett Jensen of Brett Jensen Farms and Bryan Wada of Wada Farms were appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. 

Pier-C Produce Inc. Recalls 2 lb White Onions – Product of Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk

November 8, 2021 FDA

Pier-C Produce Inc. of Leamington, Ontario Canada is voluntarily recalling Mexican Origin, whole 2 lb White Onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Pier-C 2lb white onions of Mexican origin. This recall does not affect any other items in the Pier-C Produce Inc. product catalogue.

CFIA: Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli recalled due to Salmonella

Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds is recalling Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers, retailers, distributors, and manufacturers should not use, repackage or sell the recalled products.